A Wise Hedgehog Never Keeps A Single Hole OutletThursday, January 16, 2025
Come the 2027 presidential elections, what would be the fate of Nigeria and a vast majority of Nigerians? Condemned to another four or eight years of grinding poverty and back-breaking deprivations? It is a near given that there are three broad categories of serious political tendencies forming a ...
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Toward A Nigeria Free Of Inflation And StagnationThursday, January 16, 2025
Stagflation, the challenging combination of high inflation, slow economic growth, and rising unemployment, presents a formidable obstacle to policymakers worldwide. Nigeria is currently grappling with this complex economic predicament, sparking reflections on how other nations, such as the United St ... |
The Imperative of Youth Involvement in Nigeria's DevelopmentThursday, January 16, 2025
Nigeria, with over 60% of its population under the age of 30, is a nation with immense youthful energy and potential. However, this demographic dividend can only be harnessed if young people are actively involved in the country 39;s decision-making processes. This essay argues that youth involvemen ... |
Targeting Amnesty International Nigeria and Others: Can the President and NationThursday, January 16, 2025
The growing outcry against the systematic abuse of Nigerians, journalists, and activists through repressive laws highlights an urgent call for action. Human rights organisations and civil society have repeatedly condemned the Nigerian government for its relentless crackdown on freedom of expression ... |
IGP Egbetokun Creates Police Anti-Money Laundering Units to Combat Financial CriThursday, January 16, 2025
The recent establishment of anti-money laundering units within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is a decision that deserves attention, though not for the reasons some might think. On the surface, it seems like a proactive step in addressing financial crimes, particularly money laundering, that have be ... |
Standing Firm For Sovereignty: Why Mahama Must Keep The LGBTQ+ Bill As A PrivateThursday, January 16, 2025
Ghana rsquo;s political landscape has recently been stirred by President John Dramani Mahama rsquo;s proposal to reintroduce the controversial LGBTQ bill as a government-sponsored initiative rather than allowing it to proceed as a private member rsquo;s bill. While this suggestion may appear as a s ... |
The ARISE Agenda In Action As Pastor Umo Eno's Leadership Garners Widespread ComWednesday, January 15, 2025
Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, recently shared a reflective and heartfelt message on his LinkedIn page that resonated deeply with the public. Drawing inspiration from the Nepalese poet Santosh Kalwar, he celebrated the transition to a new Executive Council while appreciating the re ... |
Effium Peace Is In The Nigerian Constitution: Open Advice To Governor Nwifuru OfWednesday, January 15, 2025
On Tuesday, 14th January, 2025, a week to the 4th anniversary of the ongoing bloody war which has turned the once exuberant Effium community into a human abattoir, there seemed to unfold a plan to introduce a fundamental lie to the Effium war in order to compound the already bad situation. A purport ... |
Mojisola, A New Dawn Calls For Prudence And IntegrityWednesday, January 15, 2025
The recent emergence of Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly marks a significant moment in the state rsquo;s political history. Her ascension is not merely a personal victory but also a symbol of the progressive strides Lagos continues to make in embracing ... |
The Role Of Law In Building A Free Press In NigeriaWednesday, January 15, 2025
The relationship between law and journalism is essential in shaping democracies worldwide, but it rsquo;s often a rocky one. In Nigeria, the press plays a critical role in informing citizens and holding leaders accountable. However, the challenges journalists face are immense mdash;censorship, restr ... |